Which of these best describes the change in the metabolic rate during pregnancy?

a. It decreases as a result of a decrease in maternal physical activity.
b. It increases as a result of fetal growth.
c. It increases as a result of fetal growth and maternal cardiac output.
d. It decreases as a result of an increase in maternal adipose tissue.


Ans: c. It increases as a result of fetal growth and maternal cardiac output.

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